One abandoned military barrack in the city of Bordeaux became a community cultivating creativity and cultural diversity. In 2009, locals proposed a new idea for the otherwise desolate place—a formalized area to support artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators. The Darwin Center was approved and soon thrived. Complete with co-working spaces, an …
Three friends came together after working together at Terroirs and realizing a shared passion for the types of food, wine, and hospitality found at bars du vins and enotecas of Continental Europe. With mutual goals in mind, the trio sought to bring that same relaxed, authentic atmosphere back to London. …
Two hundred and fifty years of persistence, expertise, and craftsmanship has led to the Berkeley Square London Dry Gin we know today. Also referenced as the “single malt” of the gin world, Berkeley Square is both complex and refined to give drinkers an incredibly satisfactory experience. Though traditionally distilled, …
It’s not everyday we see a winery lineage come from the renowned bear taming village of Ercé which lies at the foot of the Pyrenees in Ariège. When 19th century rural France had a hard time feeding its people, many inhabitants emigrating in hopes of a better future. One specific …
You may have heard the hype about London Cru, London’s first urban winery. I recently had the chance to pop in to meet the team, to see the operation and to sample the wines. The reputation and growing notoriety is deserving – they’re doing some exciting things. The concept is …
The world’s first champagne designed to enhance your aroma experience. Lanson White Label blends the finesse of Chardonnay with the power of Pinot Noir for an undeniably entrancing champagne. Undergoing no malotactic fermentation, Lanson White Label is able to preserve all the original fruit aromas and has a higher liqueur …
“Feeling like you need a lift? The Mixology Group and Drink Me have just the remedy for you! The Black, No Sugar is a simple twist on the modern classic, the Espresso Martini. A simple serve utilising two incredible new ingredients, Black Cow Vodka and Mr Black Cold Press Coffee …
Vintage: 2011 Blend: 50% Sauvignon, 50% Semillon Price: $21 When you take 25 hectares of vines that have been growing in sand and pebbles on the southern slopes of Bordeaux for 35 years, you know you’re in for a treat. A pale-gold yellow shimmers across the bottle, as refreshing hints of …
Not all accidents are bad. In fact, some accidents can even be great. Case in point: The Gifted Horse American Whiskey. This whiskey came about at Stitzel-Weller distillery in Louisville, when a 17-year Kentucky straight bourbon was errantly mixed with younger whiskeys. This 115-proof whiskey emerged: 38.5% Kentucky bourbon from …
Everyone knows France is one of the wine capitals of the world with one region in particular, Bordeaux, grabbing the attention of the media. A Bordeaux wine is very obviously any wine produced in Bordeaux, but with wine becoming the main namesake of the region, what about the other talents …
Established in 2009, Catoctin Creek Distilling Company became the first legal distillery in Loudoun County (Purcellville, Virginia) since before the Prohibition. Becky and Scott Harris chose Loudoun County because of its reputation as Washington D.C.s wine country with more than twenty vineyards and wineries. Now that Catoctin Creek diversified the …
To even be considered a respectable distillery in England, you better produce a decent gin. East London Liquor Company, located in the heart of the capital city’s Bow Wharf, does better than decent. This distillery produces a fine London Dry Gin, as well as two premium batch gins. Their standard, …